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Certified vs. Grey-Market iPhones: Tax, Warranty & Performance in Pakistan
Certified vs. Grey-Market iPhones: Tax, Warranty & Performance in Pakistan
Buying an iPhone in Pakistan often comes with a big decision: Should I buy from an official dealer or go for a cheaper grey-market model? Let’s compare:
🏷 Price Difference
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Certified (Apple/Mercantile dealers):
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iPhone 15 Pro PTA: PKR 430,000+
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Grey-Market:
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iPhone 15 Pro Non-PTA: PKR 190,000 – 220,000
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📶 PTA Tax Factor
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PTA approval can add PKR 90,000 – 150,000 depending on the model.
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Grey-market phones often come Non-PTA, meaning SIMs won’t work until registered.
📜 Warranty & Service
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Certified Dealers: 1-year official Apple warranty, service centers in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad.
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Grey-Market: No official warranty, risk of used/refurbished phones sold as “new.”
Conclusion: Grey-market iPhones look cheaper, but long-term buyers should always prefer certified PTA-approved phones for reliability and resale value.
